Understanding the Functions & Benefits of Air Source Heat Pump

The main working principle of air source heat pump is with the use of an under air loop which is used to transfer heat from air to the water source. These air source heat pump are sufficient for maintaining regular hot water supply and solve the heating requirements of your house. The overall process is divided into simple steps starting with survey of the land, installation of the system and maintenance requirements.

You can measure the efficiency of air source heat pump with coefficient of performance (CoP). Generally a CoP value of 4.5 to 5 is considered to be good for heating requirements of your house. The CoP value 5 represents that for every 5 units of heating produced in the system, 1 unit of electricity is used which is very efficient.

You are not required to pay high utility bills after installing these heating units.

It is quite common to use under-floor heating throughout the use for efficient supply of hot water in your home. Moreover this system requires comparatively lower operating temperature for its efficient performance. In case you are going to use grid electricity for the purpose then it is best to consider some good suppliers in advance.

The costing of air source pump depends on various factors like the overall land available, requirement of hot water, and the efficiency of your installed system. On an average you need t have £14,000 for installing air source heat pump in your newly built property. The best option is to compare the running cost offered by different suppliers and you can consult online comparison sheets for the purpose. The cost of air source heating system is high but on an average, a system lasts for 25 years which makes the cost very efficient for such a system.